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In spite of the dog's reputation as "man's best friend," there are more cats currently residing in US households than dogs. Admired for their grace and agility, these small, carnivorous animals have long been companions to humans, with some scientists believing that the domestication of cats may have occurred as long as 9,500 years ago. The remains of mummified cats have been discovered in Egyptian tombs. Long the subject of many myths and superstitions, cats have been seen as objects of worship during some periods of history and reviled as the companions of evil during others.

Many communities struggle with the problem of feral cat colonies. Dealing with these cats humanely involves strategies for trapping them and then spaying or neutering them before returning them to the wild. Adult feral cats do not usually make suitable pets, but if kittens can be captured early in life, they make fine companions.

People who share their lives with cats can find many resources on the Internet that provide advice on the care and feeding of these lovely animals. Many bloggers like to write about cats, and some cats even have their own blogs.

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in Lifestyle

It’s So Easy to Rehome a Pet with Craigslist…and So Wrong
When you give your pet to a new “good home,†do you know who you’re really giving it to?

by missbobetier / on Dec 31, 2011

in Lifestyle

Israel Bans Cat Declawing
Israel has joined the list of over 20 countries to ban cat declawing.

by spcalapresident / on Dec 13, 2011

in Entertainment

Watch Where You Step, Especially If You’re Boarding 50 Dogs
For some folks, retirement is something you DO.

by missbobetier / on Nov 29, 2011

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Mickey the Firefighting Cat

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( Video Link ) I’m sure many people will consider this to be animal abuse, but given how old the video is, I think we can overlook any cruelty in favor of something this cute. Via BoingBoing

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If Kitties Starred In Portal

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150 cats die in Beijing blaze

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Arnie – 6 year old male Akita

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Kiss – 2 year old female Akita

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Last Words

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Harry Chapin – Cats in the Cradle Nonofficial Music Video

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Friday Fun: Exercise Wheels for Dogs and Cats

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